Record ID: WMID-69F813
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete whetstone or hone, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1800).
The whetstone is sub rectangular in plan, and triangular in section. It has been made from a fine grained sedimentary sandstone or siltstone. An old diagonal break along the length is present on the reverse, giving the whetstone fragment the triangular shape. A figure of eight shaped perforation is present at the top, indicating that it had been created by the use of a drill on either side. The top of the whetstone has been bevelled on either side, to create a blunt top. The…
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2013Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A87C57
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete whetstone of unknown date. The whetstone or hone is formed from a very fine grained sedimentary, mica rich sandstone or siltstone. It is a light grey colour. It is sub-rectangular in shape, with tapering sides. The cross-section is sub-rectangular. Five sides are finely smoothed, with one edge demonstrating a rough fracture. It measures 48.03mm long, 67.76mm wide and maximum thickness is 27.73mm. The minimum thickness is 11.70mm. It weighs 102.7 grams. Whetstones or hones are hard to date due to the fact that as it is a function artefact, shapes or styles do not tend to …
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-633B33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD).
The weight is oval in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). The top of the weight has been deliberately flattened, and a suspension / hanging hole of irregular shape has been placed. The hole has been located off centre and has an internal diameter of 3.86mm.
The base of the weight is oval in plan, and exhibits an irregular oval concavity. The surface of the we…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 26th February 2011Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-F3A28F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1550).
The weight is an thick disc, It is sub rectangular in shape. Both sides are flat. The front has been decorated with a long cross design with a folded outside rim. The remains of an iron suspension loop is present running through the centre of the weight. The base is undecorated.
It measures 50.4 mm in length, 42.7 mm wide and 12.9 mm thick. It weighs 219.7 g (7.75 oz).
The weight is light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plo…
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st November 2014Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-6F21BA
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver, probable watch edge ring, of Early Modern dating (AD 1900 to AD 2000).
The probable watch edge ring was originally circular in shape. The exterior has been bevelled, with a small ridge on the edge. The interior surface has sharp angled ridges on both edges, probably to hold it in place. No decoration or hallmarks are present.
It measures 20.7 mm in length, 29.2 mm wide and 2.1 mm thick. The ring is 3.0 mm wide and 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g.
The watch edge ring is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Although the watch edge ring is likely t…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-BC7686
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) bodysherds of several hand made ceramic vessels of an local Iron Age Pottery fabric type.
Sherd 1 is 11.01mm thick and weighs 17.4 grams. It is 40.46mm in length and 33.85mm wide.
Sherd 2 is 9.79mm thick and weighs 8.7 grams. It is 31.26mm in length and 23.76 wide.
Both sherds together weigh 26.1 grams.
The sherds have a dark frequent fossil shell fabric type. Typically this type of pottery dates from the Middle to Late Iron Age (c.500 BC to c.100 AD).
Sherd specific details:
Fabric type: frequent fossil shell
Firing conditio…
Created on: Wednesday 18th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 25th August 2010Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-348898
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd of a handmade ceramic vessel.
The sherd is 10.93mm thick and weighs 10.8g. It is 26.20mm long and 31.81mm wide.
The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric is similar to that known as Savernake, a locally produced grog tempered greyware, produced in the Savernake forest area of Wiltshire during the Late 1st Century into the 2nd Century. The rim type is consistent with a large storage jar type vessel.
Sherd specific details:
Fabric type: Savernake type
Sherd type: Rimsherd
Rim type: EVR (Everted Rounded)
Diameter of Rim: 16cm
Percentage of Rim present: 6%
…
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2012Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-34ABC1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A basesherd of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel.
The sherd is 6.21mm thick and weighs 13.7g. It is 37.63mm long and 43.69mm wide.
The sherd consists of a basesherd, in a fabric is similar to that known as Severn Valley ware. This type of pottery was produced throughout the Roman Period, in the Severn Valley area, and typically consisted of jugs, flagons and tankards. The basesherd is probably from a flagon type vessel.
Sherd specific details:
Fabric type: Severn Valley ware
Sherd type: basesherd
Base type: Angled
Diameter of Base: 15cm
Percentage of Base present: 6%
Wall thic…
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2012Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-384888
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel.
The sherd is 4.75mm thick and weighs 3.1g. It is 18.96mm long and 26.08mm wide.
The sherd consists of the shoulder of a rimsherd, in a dark reduced fabric with similar characteristics of a Malvernian rock tempered fabric type. The form is indicative of Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (300 BC to 200 AD).
Sherd specific details:
Fabric type: Malvernian rock tempered
Sherd type: rimsherd
Rim type: can not be determined
Wall thickness: 4.75mm
Firing condition: unoxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior.
Hardness: Ha…
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2012Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-360627
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handle sherd of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel.
The sherd is 11.04mm thick and weighs 24.6g. It is 42.29mm long and 40.73mm wide.
The sherd consists of a handle sherd, in a fabric is similar to a cooking pot type vessel, in a orange oxidised fabric similar to that published as COTS (Cotswold Oolitic) in McSloy 2007 pp30. A significant proportion of the oolitic limestone inclusions have been leached out. It most likely dates from 11th to 13th centuries.
Sherd specific details:
Fabric type: Cotswold Oolitic (leached)
Sherd type: Handle
handle type: Strip
Wall thickness: 11.0…
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2012Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-33F5E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd of a wheelthrown iron glazed ceramic vessel.
The sherd is 7.33mm thick and weighs 30.1g. It is 28.84mm long and 51.04mm wide.
The sherd consists of a rim sherd, most likely from a large storage jar, in a dark brown, iron rich fabric with white calcium inclusions. Both the interior and exterior surfaces are a shiny dark reddy brown colour and have been glazed with an iron rich glaze.
The fabric is similar to that of Midlands Purple, and dates from the 15th to 17th Centuries.
Sherd specific details:
Fabric type: dark red/brown colour with frequent white calcium …
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2012Spatial data recorded.